While the first half ended in triumph for Ghana, the match is legendary for its agonizing conclusion in the second half and extra time:
: Just as the Portuguese referee was preparing to blow the whistle for halftime, Sulley Muntari changed the game. Picking up the ball nearly 35 yards out, Muntari unleashed a speculative, swerving long-range strike that completely flummoxed Uruguayan goalkeeper Fernando Muslera. Gha v Uru - 1st half - bbc.mp4
: Diego Forlán leveled the score with a signature swerving free-kick in the 55th minute. While the first half ended in triumph for
: In the final seconds of extra time, Luis Suárez used his hands to block a goal-bound header on the line. He was sent off, but Asamoah Gyan famously hit the crossbar with the resulting penalty. : In the final seconds of extra time,
: Uruguay eventually won 4-2 on penalties after Sebastián "El Loco" Abreu won it with a cheeky Panenka chip . Key Match Details Information Date July 2, 2010 Venue Soccer City, Johannesburg 1st Half Scorer Sulley Muntari (45') Final Score 1-1 (Uruguay won 4-2 on pens)